A wonderfully eclectic Victorian aquarium lies in the basement of the Horniman Museum.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A marine aquarium with an astounding variety of fish hides in the basement beneath the famous Palm House.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

The only university zoological museum in London houses extinct animals, bizarre natural history specimens, and a Micrarium of microscopic creatures.

The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

Shiny Brutalist box commemorates a pioneer of electricity and houses a railway transformer.

A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.

This medieval church tower has maintained its clockworks since the 16th century.

This mysterious and unique painting is filled with symbolism.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

The world's oldest family-run magic shop is hidden beneath a bustling London thoroughfare.

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

Built in the 1300s, this magnificent building that hosted England's kings and queens transports you to the Middle Ages.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.